A lady hiking on a trail.
A lady hiking on a trail.

My PCT Gear List: The Things I Swear I Need (Until I Don’t)

I’ve spent way too many hours obsessing over my gear list for the PCT—like, way too many. But that’s part of the fun, right? Choosing the right setup feels like crafting a survival kit for the adventure of a lifetime—because, well, it kinda is.

So here it is: my starting gear. Will it change? Absolutely. Will I regret some choices? Probably. But that’s the beauty of a long trail—learning, adapting, and embracing the unexpected.

Continue reading to learn more about what to pack for the PCT, written by Myllene Madlena.

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